Dream Girls By: Brianna Moreno

What Is your thesis statement? My thesis statement is chasing your dreams.

Credits Who wrote the music: Henry Krieger Who wrote the lyrics: Tom Eyen Who wrote the book: Tom Eyen Who directed it: Michael Bennett Who produced It: Michael Bennett Who choreographed It: Michael Bennett

When did it open on Broadway? December 20 th, 1981.

who started in the original cast? The original cast for Dream girls are Jennifer Holliday Obba Babatunde Cleavant Derricks Loretta Devine Ben Harney Sheryl Lee Ralph

Did anyone listed in #4 above do any significant things in the theater world? If yes, what else have they done? Jennifer Holliday came on the musicals Chicago, Like jazz, Angela Lansbury-A celebration etc.

What awards was it nominated for? What awards did it win? Dream Girls was nominated for Drama desk award Outstanding actress in a musical-1982 Outstanding featured actor in a musical-1982 Outstanding lighting design-1982 Outstanding set design-1982 Theater Theater world award Tony award Lighting design {play or musical}-1982 Featured actor in a musical-1982 Cheographary-1982 Book of a musical-1982 Actress n musical-1982

What are some songs from the play? 1). Fake the way to the top 2).Move 3).Cadillac car 4).Step-in’ to the bad side 5).Love you I do 6).I want you baby 7).family 8).Dream Girls

Plot, setting, main characters, Theme, Diction, Spectacle, n where was it 1 st performed? Plot: Deena, Effie and Lorrell form a music trio called the Dreametts. When ambitious manager Curtis Taylor Jr. spots the act at a talent show, he offers the chance of a lifetime, to be backup singers for a national star. Taylor takes creative control of the group and eventually pushes the singers into the spotlight. However, on becomes the star, forcing another out, which teaches them a bout the high cost of fame Setting: Detroit, early 1960s Main characters, Protagonist: Curtis Taylor Jr. Antagonist: James [Thunder] Theme: It teaches you that not everything is to become famous,n try you best Diction: English Spectacle: Mirrors, Costumes, and Lighting Where was it first performed: Imperial Theater

How Long did it run on Broadway n How many performances? Dream Girls ran on Broadway for 2 years and it had 1521 performances.